StellaArtois
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What does it actually mean if a yard is BHS approved? What benfits does it give over other yards?
Just curious
CHeers
Just curious
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What does BHS Approved mean?
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JenTaz
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to be honest i dont think bhs approved means anythin i was at a yard and riding school that was bhs approved and the horses were treated like sh*t really so to be honest they may have better faciities but doesnt make them any better
nessiehhorse
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Tend to agree with JenTaz. Maybe I've just been very fortunate over the years and found very good yards. Now have horse at home so only have myself to moan at when things aren't done!
gails
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agree I dont think that BHS or ABRS really means a thing
trendybraincell
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That they put up health & safety signs and have fire extinguishers!!
In my experience it doesn't count for alot!!
In my experience it doesn't count for alot!!
MrWoof
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What does it actually mean if a yard is BHS approved? What benfits does it give over other yards?
Just curious
CHeers
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No benefits whatsoever apart from, maybe, insurance.
It means that The British Horse Society have "approved" the yard (giggle, giggle).
There are so many "unapproved yards" which will knock spots off those which are "approved" - and teach you far more. Ask around - there must be some in your vicinity.
Just as if someone says that they are a "BHSAI".
Not remotely impressed - but they do seem to think that they know so much.
Put the usual BHSAI on a seriously forward-going horse or one which riccochets off the walls or ceiling - and they would never sit on it.
These people know far more from text-books and lectures than from practical experience with horses over many years!!
Find yourself a decent yard by word of mouth - a "BHS Approved" yard means absolutely nothing. Just ensure that your Insurance is up to date. Good luck.
What does it actually mean if a yard is BHS approved? What benfits does it give over other yards?
Just curious
CHeers
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No benefits whatsoever apart from, maybe, insurance.
It means that The British Horse Society have "approved" the yard (giggle, giggle).
There are so many "unapproved yards" which will knock spots off those which are "approved" - and teach you far more. Ask around - there must be some in your vicinity.
Just as if someone says that they are a "BHSAI".
Not remotely impressed - but they do seem to think that they know so much.
Put the usual BHSAI on a seriously forward-going horse or one which riccochets off the walls or ceiling - and they would never sit on it.
These people know far more from text-books and lectures than from practical experience with horses over many years!!
Find yourself a decent yard by word of mouth - a "BHS Approved" yard means absolutely nothing. Just ensure that your Insurance is up to date. Good luck.
teapot
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I've known bad BHS yards and I know of quite a few very good approved yards (Talland's approved remember) so they're not all bad. It's just that the very good ones are few and far between. On the whole the good ones tend to be the where to train centres.
If we talking about riding schools here, it's usually to do with the horses being in good nick, good quality tack (haha
) instructors with first aid and CPS knowledge and qualifications, decent facilities etc
No idea what the livery yard approval system means!
If we talking about riding schools here, it's usually to do with the horses being in good nick, good quality tack (haha
No idea what the livery yard approval system means!
Bosworth
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Actually I am afraid you are all not correct. I own a BHS approved Livery yard. I have my insurance checked every year, for public liability and care and control. I have to have the correct fire precautions in place to ensure the safety of my liveries and their horses. My fencing has to be safe and secure, no barb wire or loose wire. My fields are checked so no abandoned machinery. My record are checked to ensure I have the passport information. My horses are all checked to ensure no welfare issues. I have unannounced spot checks in the year and my facilities are checked to ensure we are of an acceptable standard. I am not saying that being BHS approved is the be all and end all - but it does ensure that the business is operating legally and safely and that horses level of care meets the required standards
teapot
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bosworth - I said all that, just in a very general form
Bossanova
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Very proud that our yard at home is BHS approved- it isnt easy and our clients certainly respect that fact.
The yard has to be kept to a very high standard with safety absoultely paramount- no weeds, no bad fencing, no dodgy electrics etc. Every single stable is checked to ensure beds are sufficient. School is checked, all turnout is inspected. Theyre very thorough.
Well worth it in our case as it has bought in a fair amount more business.
The yard has to be kept to a very high standard with safety absoultely paramount- no weeds, no bad fencing, no dodgy electrics etc. Every single stable is checked to ensure beds are sufficient. School is checked, all turnout is inspected. Theyre very thorough.
Well worth it in our case as it has bought in a fair amount more business.
Ludi-doodi
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... BHS approved Livery yard..... My record are checked to ensure I have the passport information.
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I'm on a BHS approved livery yard and my YO has never asked for the details of my horse's passport - I don't think she's even asked if I have one! I'm sure you are correct but think that perhaps the checks are not consistently done.
... BHS approved Livery yard..... My record are checked to ensure I have the passport information.
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I'm on a BHS approved livery yard and my YO has never asked for the details of my horse's passport - I don't think she's even asked if I have one! I'm sure you are correct but think that perhaps the checks are not consistently done.